TheBenchmade 585 Mini Barrage is a small everyday knife featuring a supported 154CM steel head, a contoured Valox handle and the proven axis-lock.
Hard tool steel
The knife has a 74mm long blade, made of 154CM hard tool steel with a hardness of 58-61 HRC. 154CM is a high-carbon stainless steel enriched with molybdenum, so it can be described as an improved version of 440C.
American 154CM steel is valued for its resistance to corrosion and wear (high impact strength), long maintenance of working sharpness and relative ease of sharpening.
Sharpening such steel is difficult and time-consuming, and regular maintenance of the blade must also be remembered. In return, however, the user receives a tool whose aggressive cutting and extremely long maintenance of working sharpness perfectly compensate for the mentioned inconveniences.
Utility head
The blade with a utilitarian drop-point profile is finished with a satin (polishing) technique. The matte blade is easier to clean and does not reflect light.
Thanks to the use of a sturdy hilt, a flat grind and a cutting edge with a gently rounded line, the knife penetrates easily and has excellent cutting qualities. Transverse cutters have been made on the back of the ridge, allowing a stable finger rest when planing or precision cutting.
The thickness of the blade at its widest point is 2.5 mm, which is a compromise between durability and functionality of the knife in everyday work.
Head with support
The blade can be conveniently and quickly unfolded with one hand using a double-sided peg, which is convenient for both right- and left-handed people.
The opening process is made easier and faster by the assisted mechanism. A gentle lift of the double-sided peg activates an internal spring, which dynamically unfolds the blade. Such functionality makes the knife ready for use in a fraction of a second.
Two locks
Responsible for the safety of work is Benchmade's flagship mechanism, the double-sided Axis-lock, valued for its great mechanical strength, resistance to dirt and convenient operation for right- and left-handed users.
The knife features an additional locking mechanism that prevents accidental folding and unfolding of the blade during handling. The slide of the second safety mechanism is located on the back of the handle.
Comfortable handle
The knife hascontoured Valox plastic liners made of a thermoplastic polymer characterized by high mechanical strength, heat and solvent resistance.
The contoured shape, combined with finger cutouts and slanted grooving, provides excellent knife grip and comfort. The knife's construction is reinforced by solid 420 steel inserts (liners).
Convertible clip
Discreetly carrying the knife in your pocket is made possible by a standard clip that can be mounted on either side of the handle.
